How Self-Moving Works

Making a long-distance DIY move

In the past, saving money on a move meant doing everything yourself. But self-moving doesn’t have to work like that! With services like U-Pack, you can get the cost-saving benefits of a DIY move while giving others some of the work. 

What is self-moving, and what are its benefits?

As the name suggests, self-moving is a do-it-yourself type of move where you do all or a portion of the work and get a lower moving price in return. It's a great alternative to pricier full-service moving, and many prefer the flexibility and control of moving themselves.  

Here’s how it works and what you can expect:

Do your own loading and unloading to save money 

With self-moving, you can typically expect to pay one-third to one-half the cost of a full-service move since you’re not paying for moving labor to do everything.  

Stay in control of how your belongings are packed and loaded 

By handling belongings yourself, you can ensure they’re packed and loaded safely and securely — just how you want them.  

Work on your own schedule

Need to pack or load at midnight? With self-moving, that’s not a problem. You can pack, load and unload when it’s convenient for you.

Self-service moving options

Several companies offer DIY moving services, but the service options include rental trucks, company-driven moving trailers and portable moving and storage containers. 

Rental trucks are the traditional DIY option where you do everything from start to finish, including driving. Company-driven moving trailers and portable storage containers (both offered by U-Pack) are a little different — you still load and unload, but you can drive to your new place in the comfort of your own vehicle while a professional driver moves your belongings.  

Do-it-yourself-moving with U-Pack

When it comes to self-moving, U-Pack is one of the most popular choices around. You load and unload, and the professionals do the driving. With over 25 years of experience, excellent customer service and service centers strategically located across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, we can help ease the stress and work of your long-distance DIY move.    

Learn more about how U-Pack works. 

With U-Pack you get  

• Budget-friendly pricing with no surprise fees 
• Flexible choices for self-pack equipment 
• Quick and secure shipments — typically in 4-6 business days 

Compare U-Pack to other self-pack

Moving with U-Pack is easy, and getting a quote is even easier! Request a quick quote online or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant. Compare our prices and services to other self-service movers to save money and hassle.  

Let us know in the comments if you have questions about how U-Pack can help with your long-distance move. We're ready to help!